Fit for a Princess's Finger

The princess-cut diamond is a popular contemporary shape for engagement rings and other diamond accessories. You'll recognize the princess-cut diamond by its tidy, square shape, which sparkles on and flatters any hand.

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The princess-cut diamond is a popular contemporary shape for engagement rings and other diamond accessories. You'll recognize the princess-cut diamond by its tidy, square shape, which sparkles on and flatters any hand. This diamond is truly fit for a princess's finger, and here are 20 distinct versions of the style.

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This princess-cut diamond is set on an infinity band of round diamonds.

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A princess-cut solitaire diamond makes an even bolder statement when it's set on a simple, narrow platinum band.

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This ornate ring features a princess-cut diamond front and center, which is flanked by emerald-cut diamond sidestones and mounted on a band of channel-set emerald-cut stones.

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To give the illusion of larger diamond, this three-stone ring is set with arrangements of four princess-cut diamonds, for a total of 12 diamonds. Three-stone rings symbolize the past, present and future of a relationship.

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OK, so it's not a princess-shaped diamond, but it gives the illusion of being one! That's what makes this beautiful ring worth a second look. It consists of three diamond-studded bands and a big round center stone that's set in a platinum block and held in place by thick prongs. It's hip to be square, but it's classic to be round.

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This dainty design consists of a princess-cut center stone set between trillion-shaped sidestones.

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Here's another example of a trompe l'oeil (trick the eye) ring: The center stone isn't one large princess-cut diamond, but rather nine small square stones. Get more ring for your money with a design like this.

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There's not much to say about this classic ring -- except that it's perfectly lovely. The clarity may be a little cloudy, but that adds to the charm of this ring, along with the blocky, bold prongs.

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Look at this sparkler! The square shape of the princess-cut stone is played up by the three-stone setting, which frames each stone with tiny round diamonds. Overall, this one has a vintage feel to it.

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A classic gold band gives its solitaire a lift with a high-mounted setting. We like the burnished color of this gold; antique meets contemporary.

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It's more of a cocktail ring than an engagement ring, but we couldn't resist showing you this unique setting. We love how the center stone is set inside a ring of round diamonds.

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This ring gives off a lot of luster -- it's constructed from three bands and features plenty of pave diamonds and a princess-cut center stone.